Tug of War

A Nigerian folktale -- one of the first picture books John Burningham ever illustrated -- comes to life again with a text by the venerable illustrator.

Hare, Hippopotamus, and Elephant all live together in the forest. But often, when Hippopotamus and Elephant have nothing better to do, they tease Hare and say horrid things to him. When Hare finally gets fed up with them, he conceives a plan: he will challenge each of the massive creatures to a tug-of-war competition. On either side of the trees, Elephant and Hippopotamus pull and tug all through the night, incredulous that Hare could be so strong With cheeky wit and his signature illustrative style, John Burningham makes the case that even brute strength can be outweighed by brains -- and a quick getaway.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 08/06/2013
ISBN: 9780763665753
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.60h x 9.10w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 06/17/2013
Shelf Awareness 08/09/2013
New York Times Book Review 10/13/2013 pg. 23
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 142 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 160761 / Tug-Of-War
Reading Level: 3.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5